Wheeling Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sun 30th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $18.40 - $29.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with a burst of energy at the Wheeling Turkey Trot, taking place from November 27th to November 30th, 2025, in Wheeling, Ohio! This exciting community event features a 5K run/walk and a 1K children’s fun run, making it perfect for participants of all ages. Kick off your festivities on Thursday, November 27th, at the Alma Grace McDonough Center on the Wheeling University Campus, where the day begins with packet pickup at 7:00 AM. The fun doesn't stop there—at 8:30 AM, the kids can join in on their own adventure with the 1K fun run, followed by the main event, the 5K run/walk, starting at 9:00 AM.
Participants in the 5K will have the chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing, and afterward, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments while mingling with fellow racers. If you can't make it in person, worry not! You can still join the fun by signing up as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and receive a stylish event T-shirt. Celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony right after the race.
Participants in the 5K will have the chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing, and afterward, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments while mingling with fellow racers. If you can't make it in person, worry not! You can still join the fun by signing up as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and receive a stylish event T-shirt. Celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony right after the race.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE WHEELING TURKEY TROT: 5K RUN/WALK & 1K CHILDREN'S FUN RUN!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 27th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: 1K Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 2nd.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 10 Hunter Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 25th 9 AM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 26th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Dont miss outregister today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 27th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: 1K Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 2nd.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 10 Hunter Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 25th 9 AM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 26th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Dont miss outregister today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!
Races
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Wheeling Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$29.00
OPENS 15 OCT -
Pardoned Turkey (Virtual Race)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
$29.00
OPENS 15 OCT -
Children's Fun Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$18.40
OPENS 15 OCT
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